GENERAL SUMMARY

You will join the Kipling Operations team that ensures the right product, at the right place, in the right time within all different distribution channels, contributing in all Supply and Inventory activities and make sure excellent service levels are achieved while keeping the inventory levels at target. You will coordinate the on time product delivery to the EU DC, the on time sample delivery and direct shipments with our sourcing teams in Asia.
You will work in close contact with sales, customer service, VF Asia Sourcing, logistics and distribution teams to ensure a good information flow and proper communications. You are reporting to the Supply Planning Manager.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Follow-up of purchase orders and order requirements, supporting the EMEA business plan.
• Follow-up inbound shipments and give input to the Inbound Logistics team on container priorities
• Manage the direct shipments process from Supply side and connect with Customer service, logistics and Sales.
• Coordinate Salesman Samples, Special Make-Ups, MFO productions.
• Ensure timely and accurate communication with regards to supply related issues. Execute action plans upon agreement.
• Preparing reports on daily, bi-weekly and on seasonal basis.
• Arrange for quarterly inventory reclass.
• Propose and initiate process improvements to gain efficiency and reduce cost.
• Report on supply/demand allocation levels and connect with the Customer service for corrective action.
• Back-up for peer                             

RELATIONSHIPS

• Internal:  Operations / Merchandising / CS / Sales / VF Asia sourcing / Warehouse / Operations teams of other regions / Operations teams other VF brands
• External: NA

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and /or abilities required for the individual to be successful in this position. 

• Education: bachelor or master degree
• Experience: few years similar function in Supply chain and Inventory
• Language skills: Fluent in English, speak and write.
• Analytical Skills: very good excel skills. Knowledge of Access and AS400 is an asset.

COMPETENCIES

• Very good with numbers / accurate / team player / strong written and verbal communication skills. Capable of working with deadlines in fast-paced and ever-changing environment.

OVERVIEW

Working closely with the DTC Buying, DTC Planning and Ecom Merch teams in delivering departmental strategies, identifying risks and opportunities in order to drive market share whilst supporting the brand image and company objectives.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Responsible together with the eCom Planner and eCom trading team for the execution of departmental strategies and financial plans inline with set targets and objectives.
• Managing and flexing OTB together with eCom Planning to hit the set targets whilst remaining opportunistic and driving the best possible return for the OTB.
• Partner with eCom planning and eCom Merchandisers to analyse In-season departmental performance to drive out sound commercial trading actions for profit maximisation.
• Providing insight on best selling items/categories and slow selling/down-trending categories to maximise sales and reduce inventory liabilities / markdown.
• Partner with Retail buyers in building and maintaining a targeted brand offer, consistent across DTC channels, with a strong focus on anticipating and meeting the needs of the The North Face customer. Support in creating exciting product ranges, considering multiple key attributes for range optimisation and high customer experience for all digital DTC platforms.
• Work on the assortment planning, forecasting, buy execution, phasing and sizing, including exclusive packages for the channel
• Maintain buyplan and have accuracy/consistency in all related documents
• Operates an effective and timely product sign off process, adhere to set deadlines at all times, including timely feed in of commercial information cross functionally and the monitoring of deliveries.
• Keeping up to date with competitor activity and constantly reviewing the product strategy, to understand the marketplace, target customer and key competitors using consumer insights to ensure TNF always remains ahead.
• Collaborate with cross functional partners in the pre-season and in-season business process.  These partners include eCommerce/Retail Merchants, Site Experience, Site Marketing, Site Analytics, EMEA Marketing and Creative Services, EMEA Merchandising and Product Teams.
• Demonstrating effective communication across all areas of the business in order to develop and maintain strong working relationships at all levels
• Responsible for arranging and presenting to various audiences for conferences and other key meetings as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and /or abilities required for the individual to be successful in this position.

• Bachelor's Degree (BA) or equivalent from four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in retail buying
• Previous eCommerce experience in a buying and/or merchandising capacity required
• Experience in Retail Stores environment highly desired
• Experience in Site Merchandising highly desired
• Google Analytics experience helpful 
• Knowledge of all product categories is advantageous
• Fluent in English. Other languages will be a plus
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products, above all Excel
• Strong business and financial analysis skills as well as retail math knowledge, including elements of mark up, margin, open to buy, GMROI
• Decision Making, Commercial awareness, Planning and Organizing, influencing, negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Collaborative, Contributing to team success, Communication
• Driving for results, open to change, works well under pressure, keen attention to detail

The North Face, a VF Company

At The North Face we dare to lead the world forward through Exploration. We were born to Explore. We were born to Disrupt. We were born to Lead.

The North Face is the premier exploration company in the world.  Founded in the counterculture of Berkeley, CA in 1966 we have a long and storied legacy of enabling exploration, loving and protecting wild places, and creating iconic and technically advanced product.

We believe that exploration is a mindset – both on the mountain and off the mountain – and it infuses everything we do. As a community of explorers, we stay curious about new ideas, places and people.

Our values:

Love wild places

Spark curiosity

Dare to disrupt

Create community

Lead with integrity

What will you do?

You will provide the proper support to The North Face EMEA Digital Sales Team.

This role will become the point of reference for the team, by keeping schedules and providing feedback, documentation and information.

The Digital Sales Coordinator will be responsible for the back end of the commercial process ensuring efficiency, precision and timely execution, enabling the results for the brand.

This role includes a wide range of fundamental tasks for the success of the team, as:

• Make sure that procedures, files, folders and tools are up to date.
• Ensure the adequacy of sales-related equipment and make sure that everyone has got access to shared files, reports, etc.
• Pre-book and reorder entry.
• Customer database downloads – extracting STR and Inventory reports, catalogue  maintenance checks.
• Weekly order call-off review/ follow up on order amendments.
• Product Catalogue Creation / Detail page creation using customer templates.
• Taking full ownership of on boarding process managing the complete article lifecycle from bringing the articles online to ensuring they are taken offline after the season or retagged.
• Optimizing products’ visibility in the catalogue to ensure optimal performance in close collaboration with the planner/merchandiser

What you need to succeed?

• Proficiency in MS Office, specially Excel.
• Fluent in English (both written and spoken). Basic fluency in an additional European language would be a plus.
• Well-organized and responsible with great skills in problem-solving and a proactive thinking.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Be a team player with high level of dedication.